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Post sleeve revision
catwoman7 replied to Diane Kay's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had bypass ten years ago, and I've never dumped. Lots of others I know have never dumped, either. I used to know the percentages (I don't live and breathe this stuff like I did the first few years post-surgery), but I seem to recall it was something like 30% dump. You can control that by not eating a bunch of sugar or fat at one sitting, since that's what sets it off. DSers have a sleeved stomach, so I would think dumping would be pretty rare with them. -
Not to confuse you further but consider the SADI surgery as well in your research. It’s fairly new. I started with a sleeve and had to revise because of immediate weight regain and I revised to the Sadi but the SADI can be done as a virgin surgery as well.
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Co-Codamol & Bypass
ShoppGirl replied to Bypass2Freedom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well post sleeve alcohol has absolutely no effect on me. I figured it’s a waste of Callie’s and money and stopped drinking. Post revision I figured why try it now that I’m used to not having it -
New here. Looking to start a new journey.
WendyJane replied to SammyGold's topic in GLP-1 & Other Weight Loss Medications (NEW!)
Hello SammyGold, Welcome to the Bariatric Forum. I was on a GLP-1 since 2013 without knowing it was a GLP-1, and it changed over time. I was prescribed it by my endocrinologist for my diabetes. What I did once I started on Mounjaro was to lose about 70 pounds, and changed my eating habits to protein and veggies. That's all I ate. More Veggies than protein. I have a bad hip and decided I would take the next step and get the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Bariatric Surgery. While I am only 7 weeks out since surgery, I have seen a huge difference on the scale, and in the size clothes that I can wear already. My face doesn't even look like my picture anymore. I had to lose weight and get my BMI down so I can get a new hip, and I'll be getting that in August, I have exceeded the goal, and plan to keep on going. With the GLP-1s that I was on, I never experienced nausea, but that is a huge side effect for many. It has to be the right dose for you, so look carefully at the different meds, and find out what your insurance covers before you ask for a specific medication from your provider/doctor. Insurance companies are getting ridiculous about weight loss drugs and surgery. They deny due to the cost of the medications. 6 months worth of GLP-1s can cost what it would if you had a gastric bypass surgery!! So contact your insurance company to find out what they cover for weight loss. That is my big take away! -
January 2025 Surgery Buddies!
NoSnowHere replied to Melissa💖💜💙's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That's exciting! I have a few weeks to go until my 3 month follow-up, but like you, I'm anxious to hear what my surgeon says. I started losing weight right after the first of the year during the pre-op diet, had my bypass January 30, and have lost a total of 41 lbs. so far. It's been quite a journey! -
I have the sleeve and my starting weight was 297 and I am 5'9. It has been super successful! I am already maintaining my weight and I haven't had any issues with GERD, or anything like that. I might be a lucky one- not sure. Just depends on what your needs and health issues are.; I chose the sleeve because I did not want my intestines re-routed, I did not want to prohibit the usage of NAISDs, the lack of absorption of nutrients and the dumping syndrome. I know there have been many many people very successful with the bypass and glad they did that, and those who had to revise the sleeve to the bypass! I would just do your research, its took me a couple of months to figure out which one I wanted.
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Gastric bypass on January 20th, I’m a great over worrier in general but I feel recently I’ve been eating a lot more than usual not in terms of size but frequency. Feeling full is still a sensation I’m getting used to so I’m settling for feeling not hungry instead but sometimes it tips into feeling uncomfortable. How would I know if I have stretched my pouch?
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Coming up on 15 years after VSG
NickelChip replied to SouthernSleever's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The effects of surgery appear to be more durable than meds. So if you take Zepbound and stop, most people regain most to all of the weight over a relatively short period of time because nothing about your body has changed once the meds are gone. It's like your blood pressure going back up after stopping blood pressure meds. If you get surgery, it's permanently altering your physiology, so it keeps working for you long after the surgery is done. You don't go back to having a larger stomach or your intestines being rerouted in the case of a bypass. Your hunger and capacity do increase, so if you don't make lasting changes, yes, you can overeat and make poor choices over time that can lead to weight regain. It's a tool, not a cure. Some doctors will say that a bypass is more durable and "stronger" than a sleeve in terms of how much weight you can lose and how easy it is to keep off over time. The combination of surgery now plus adding GLP-1s sometime in the future (if you need them) seems to be an approach that more doctors are looking at for longterm maintenance. Of course, this assumes nutrition and exercise guidance is being followed. -
What to say to friends who think that surgery is “cheating” or lazy
GmaBecks posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am now in my second week out of gastric bypass surgery, can’t wait to get to puréed stage. I have immediate family and close friends who basically told me that I am taking the “easy way” out or flat out say that I have not shown enough discipline in the past to be successful at weight loss. I haven’t shared that I’ve had this surgery with anyone else, friends, neighbors, colleagues because of this. I am feeling good about the surgery, I feel competent to succeed all by myself if necessary, but I was wondering if others have run to this barrier in support and if so, what they’ve said or done. -
Stricture Gerd correction now bypass!
Mark1107 replied to Mark1107's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had the bypass surgery and already it doesn’t hurt to drink water or protein shakes. I’m in a lot of post op pain but excited for the future when I can simply enjoy food again. 3 months of nasty protein shakes and then normal food. I can’t wait. -
So I follow the food before and after thread and I’m always amazed by all the yummy looking things they come up with but I am more of the five ingredients or less kind of cook so I lurke and admire but rarely post anything. I really struggle with variety and I am always looking for new ideas. Today I bought lean beef, mahi mahi and chicken breasts and now I’m sitting here trying to think of what to make for dinner but nothing sounds good. Does anyone have any tasty, yet somewhat easy, recipes or suggestions. I am trying to start eating close to how I will be eventually eating post revision surgery that is scheduled for early august. What your plan for dinner tonight??
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I have been keeping up with this thread and vitamin supplements can easily be confused. I can only tell you what I know. I took advice from my surgeon's team, including the nutritionist. Initially I was told to take 45 of iron, then later to take 18 due to my age and being post-menopause. I was also told that the over the counter medications for the multivitamin may not be enough as the bariatric vitamins. Bariatric vitamins are specifically made for the bariatric patient, so it follows the ASMBS standards usually, but you need to look at the "fine print" and look how many mcg, mg, IU, etc of each of the vitamins are in each of the multi-vitamins. Iron, B12, B50, B1, Calcium etc. should be based on your surgeon's recommendations. I have had the RNY Gastric Bypass 2 weeks ago, and I had options to choose from regarding my vitamins, but I followed what my surgeon's team recommended. At my 1 month appointment I am to bring my vitamins with me for the nutritionist to review, and to ensure that I am taking what I am to be taking. As for what is considered a by pass and what is not....Sleeve is not a bypass, but it is the first part of the SADI. That's all I know because a SADI patient told me this. Otherwise, I don't think it matters. I don't like to get into arguments online. I wish you well as you determine what vitamins that you should be, or not be taking.
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Hi everyone, I had my Lap-Band placed in 1999 in Monterrey, Mexico by Dr. Roberto Rombaut, and I’ve had it ever since — over 25 years now. I was a longtime patient of Dr. Brinkley in Maryland, who recently retired. She always performed blind fills for me, and that approach worked perfectly — I’ve maintained success with my band for decades. I typically only need a fill about once every 3 years, so I’m not seeking ongoing adjustments — just an occasional, simple fill when things begin to loosen. I’m aware that my pouch may be slightly distended over time, but I have no interest in surgery or revision. I just want to continue with what has been working. If anyone knows of a caring, experienced provider in the Fairfax, VA or Washington, D.C. area who still performs blind fills, I’d be so grateful for any recommendations. Thank you so much! Beth
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NEW GLP-1 Program at BariatricPal!
newbegining2024 replied to Alex Brecher's topic in GLP-1 & Other Weight Loss Medications (NEW!)
I might not have asked my question properly. For people that already have Gerd combine with gastric sleeve or gastric bypass, the popular GLP1 medications like ozempic, wegovy, semaglutide mostly would aggravate the Gerd condition. Is this program only prescribing these popular medication for weight loss? Are there other medications/injections that can help weight loss without side effect of acid reflux? -
January 2025 Surgery Buddies!
NewMe2025 replied to Melissa💖💜💙's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
January 13th, 2025 surgery date for gastric bypass…so excited yet terrified!! -
Anyone preop for a revision.
One more time replied to ShoppGirl's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
@yesenia1016 would love to hear an update on how your surgery went. I’m about to have revision this coming Monday and and really hoping this will work for me. -
Just wanted to share since i'm new
EmilyFlowers posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about 3 years ago, and after struggling with both my weight and blood sugar control, I made the decision to have gastric bypass surgery in March 2024. It's been quite a journey so far. It's been about 15 months since surgery, and honestly, it's been both harder and more rewarding than I expected. Some days I feel amazing with more energy than I've had in years, and other days I'm frustrated with how little I can eat or dealing with dumping syndrome. My diabetes numbers are slowly improving, but it's been a balancing act figuring out how to eat enough protein in tiny portions while not spiking my blood sugar. The good news is I'm off my blood pressure meds completely now! -
January 2025 Surgery Buddies!
NoSnowHere replied to Melissa💖💜💙's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Welcome, BariJoy, and congratulations on a successful surgery! My gastric bypass was Jan. 30, and like yours, mine went well and I'm working hard on my recovery. Best wishes to you, and keep us posted on your progress! -
I went with the sleeve because my surgeon recommended this based on my age and general health (35, no comorbidities, no history of GERD) I went on the NHS here in the UK so as it was covered by public funds, I only got the choice of sleeve or bypass. I was also hesitant to choose the bypass because my mother had it, had insufficient weight loss and because her operation went wrong and the had to fix something years ago, they couldn't fix a bowel perforation that she had which she died of. So because of her history with that, I wasn't sure that I wanted to go that route. If my surgeon had recommended bypass, I would have chosen that.
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Wegovy not working
ShoppGirl replied to wendywitch7's topic in GLP-1 & Other Weight Loss Medications (NEW!)
Great idea to speak with your bariatric doctor but discuss the Wegovy with them as well. I have not discussed Wegovy with the bariatric surgeon post surgery but I mentioned it to the PA as a possibility if I am to gain during my cancer treatment over this year if that would be an option and he say it may. I mean he could have assumed that I just meant any GLP-1 and assumed either would do but he didn’t say that Wegovy was not okay for me and I had sleeve prior to my revision to SADI and my surgeon leaves the sleeve as is and does the bypass portion to make up the modified duodenal switch surgery (SADI). Also, post sleeve but pre SADI, I discussed GLP-1 as an option for regain and he said it was a serious contender in terms of what he thought would work for me but the insurance coverage was the issue. I went with the revision and it’s been night and day In terms of the surgery being a better fit for me so I’m not trying to deter you, but maybe the redo was all I needed because I wasn’t mentally ready with the sleeve. I guess I honestly can’t say 100% for certain. Either way, don’t give up. The bariatric doctors won’t give up on you either, together you will find what works for you. Consider what your coverage is and what the cost will be long term though and whether your team will keep prescribing it as a maintenance thing or what happens when you get to goal too because there are pros and cons with both. I mean Wegovy is not surgery and that’s a pro anytime you can avoid surgery but the cost, long term side effects of the shot and regain stats are all things that I would be asking about. -
January 2025 Surgery Buddies!
Debbiedorey@icloud.com replied to Melissa💖💜💙's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
No I haven’t once I was discharged form hospital I was given 4 sheets of dos and don’ts and dieticians no but I can’t seem to get through. I had my bypass no on nhs in uk. have a 6 week appointment on 10 th march so I will speak to them then x thank you for taking time and advice x -
Why did you prefer Gastric Sleeve over Gastric Bypass?
SpartanMaker replied to HopeBar's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Well, you didn't ask, but I'll let you know why I chose bypass vs sleeve: On average, bypass generally leads to a slightly higher percentage of excess weight loss. I wanted every advantage I could get. Because it has a bigger restriction and also has a non-absorption component, it's generally considered more suitable for severely obese people, which is where I started. Although I really had no history of GERD, they discovered something during my workup that made the surgical team concerned that sleeve could lead to GERD for me. Bypass is completely reversible, unlike sleeve. In a sleeve procedure, the "unused" part of your stomach is removed from your body and disposed of. In a bypass, even though it's a more complex surgery overall, nothing is removed. If there were ever a need, it's possible to put everything back like it was. -
Hello everyone, I am looking to use a collagen supplement after I have my RNY Gastric Bypass surgery but would like to know if anyone uses any supplements and if so, which ones would you recommend? Thanks!
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Hello, On 8-12-21, I had a revision from a VSG to a SADI ( mini bypass). My doctor did not adjust my sleeve and now I’m several days postop and I am left with the same hunger and food intake capability that I had before the surgery. I’m just curious, if anyone else had the SADI that didn’t include an adjustment to your stomach, and if so what was that Experience like for you? Were you satisfied with your weight loss? I’m starting to get concerned, did I choose the wrong revision or surgeon.
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This is a very good point about having a different procedure. I went with the SADI because it was a revision to an existing sleeve and revision surgeries do not produce the same results in terms of weight loss and durability, but the SADI offered more. In terms of other medical issues, though you will constantly have to have your bariatric doctor in the loop with any issues that may even remotely have to do with your gastro system and this can be complicated because the doctors don’t want to step on one another’s toes. But in terms of family doctors or doctors of any other specialty, I have not met one since I started researching this surgery or since I’ve had it that I have even heard of it. If you do go with this one, you need to educate yourself so that you can explain that to them. And it is possible that you find yourself in a position where something could get messed because the doctor just hasn’t seen it before where it’s more likely if you had something as common as a bypass they will have seen it. I mean there’s pros and cons with everyone. There’s no perfect answer or they would only do one and we wouldn’t be here naming off a handful of surgeries that are sort of commonly done and in terms of revisions, they do even more. I think they just make up names for them as they go along, honestly. My best advice would be to educate yourself as much as you can and go back a couple of times to make sure you get all of your questions answered by the doctor. They usually only want to give you one appointment but if you say you’re not ready to choose, they should give you another appointment with the doctor or a PA or NP. But that is a very good point about having the less common procedure does present obstacles or potential ones down the road. I mean if you raised the fact that you have it to any good doctors attention, they know where to find the information and should be able to still provide you adequate care but in an emergency situation it’s better for the information to already be in the doctors head.
